The hosts discuss their experiences at SCGCon and the challenges they faced. They also review their predictions for the top eight and analyze the metagame. The conversation highlights the frustration of limited space and the impact it had on the event. The hosts share their tournament experiences and interview other players. Overall, the episode provides insights into the SCGCon event and the legacy metagame. The hosts review their tournament experiences and discuss the metagame breakdown and po...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The hosts discuss their experiences at SCGCon and the challenges they faced. They also review their predictions for the top eight and analyze the metagame. The conversation highlights the frustration of limited space and the impact it had on the event. The hosts share their tournament experiences and interview other players. Overall, the episode provides insights into the SCGCon event and the legacy metagame. The hosts review their tournament experiences and discuss the metagame breakdown and po...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Join us for a compelling discussion as Eric Ratkowski and Doola offer their rebuttal to Eternal Durdles' recent episode on unbanning Legacy cards! Delve into the nuances of Legacy format dynamics as we analyze and critique the arguments presented in the episode. Explore differing perspectives on Legacy card bans and unbans, as Eric and Doola provide insightful analysis and counterpoints to the views expressed in the original episode. Gain a deeper understanding of the Legacy format's intricacies...
Mar 14, 2024•24 min
Join us for a compelling discussion as Eric Ratkowski and Doola offer their rebuttal to Eternal Durdles' recent episode on unbanning Legacy cards! Delve into the nuances of Legacy format dynamics as we analyze and critique the arguments presented in the episode. Explore differing perspectives on Legacy card bans and unbans, as Eric and Doola provide insightful analysis and counterpoints to the views expressed in the original episode. Gain a deeper understanding of the Legacy format's intricacies...
Mar 14, 2024•24 min
Join us for an insightful discussion on the origins and impact of thedojo.com and the groundbreaking article 'Who's the Beatdown' in Magic journalism! Dive deep into the early days of online Magic content creation as we explore the creation of thedojo.com and its influence on the Magic community. Discover the transformative impact of Michael Flores' iconic article 'Who's the Beatdown' and how it revolutionized Magic strategy discussions. Delve into a comparison of Magic articles before and after...
Mar 13, 2024•27 min
Join us for an insightful discussion on the origins and impact of thedojo.com and the groundbreaking article 'Who's the Beatdown' in Magic journalism! Dive deep into the early days of online Magic content creation as we explore the creation of thedojo.com and its influence on the Magic community. Discover the transformative impact of Michael Flores' iconic article 'Who's the Beatdown' and how it revolutionized Magic strategy discussions. Delve into a comparison of Magic articles before and after...
Mar 13, 2024•27 min
Summary The hosts discuss their preparation for the upcoming tournament and the local metagame. They also explore different deck choices and sideboarding strategies. They discuss specific decks and how to deal with them, as well as the potential impact of new strategies. Finally, they make predictions for the top 8 of the tournament. In this conversation, Phil and Zac make predictions for the top eight decks in an upcoming Magic: The Gathering tournament. They discuss the number of copies of spe...
Mar 05, 2024•39 min
Summary The hosts discuss their preparation for the upcoming tournament and the local metagame. They also explore different deck choices and sideboarding strategies. They discuss specific decks and how to deal with them, as well as the potential impact of new strategies. Finally, they make predictions for the top 8 of the tournament. In this conversation, Phil and Zac make predictions for the top eight decks in an upcoming Magic: The Gathering tournament. They discuss the number of copies of spe...
Mar 05, 2024•39 min
Join us as we explore the hidden potential of Cards from the Universes Beyond Fallout Set for Legacy. It explores the complexities of rad counters and their interaction with other cards. The discussion also delves into the playability of various cards, including Pre-War Formal Wear, Pipboy 3000, Curie Emergent Intelligence, and James Wandering Dad. The hosts review various cards and discuss their potential applications in different deck archetypes. They cover cards related to Assassin's Creed, s...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Join us as we explore the hidden potential of Cards from the Universes Beyond Fallout Set for Legacy. It explores the complexities of rad counters and their interaction with other cards. The discussion also delves into the playability of various cards, including Pre-War Formal Wear, Pipboy 3000, Curie Emergent Intelligence, and James Wandering Dad. The hosts review various cards and discuss their potential applications in different deck archetypes. They cover cards related to Assassin's Creed, s...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Zac recaps his experience at Magic Con Chicago, including panels, games of EDH, and meeting content creators and fans. He discusses the challenges of finding space for games, the genuine love for the game displayed by content creators, and the importance of being authentic in the Magic community. Zac also shares embarrassing moments, highlights from the panel with Mark Rosewater and Saffron Olive, and expresses gratitude for the support of Patreon and Legacy players. The chapter concludes with a...
Feb 29, 2024•34 min
Zac recaps his experience at Magic Con Chicago, including panels, games of EDH, and meeting content creators and fans. He discusses the challenges of finding space for games, the genuine love for the game displayed by content creators, and the importance of being authentic in the Magic community. Zac also shares embarrassing moments, highlights from the panel with Mark Rosewater and Saffron Olive, and expresses gratitude for the support of Patreon and Legacy players. The chapter concludes with a...
Feb 29, 2024•34 min
The conversation covers the testing and evaluation of Curse of the Filched Falcon in a Miracles deck, the timing and sequencing of the card, the need for control decks to compress, the value of paying in installments, the impact of new cards on the meta, the effectiveness of Triumph of St. Katharine, and the potential of unexplored win conditions. Takeaways Curse of the Filth Falcon can be a valuable win condition in a Miracles deck, providing a one-mana option that can play around synergies and...
Feb 26, 2024•39 min
The conversation covers the testing and evaluation of Curse of the Filched Falcon in a Miracles deck, the timing and sequencing of the card, the need for control decks to compress, the value of paying in installments, the impact of new cards on the meta, the effectiveness of Triumph of St. Katharine, and the potential of unexplored win conditions. Takeaways Curse of the Filth Falcon can be a valuable win condition in a Miracles deck, providing a one-mana option that can play around synergies and...
Feb 26, 2024•39 min
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Phil Blechman and Zac discuss the underestimated power of Karlov Manor. #TheyMTGMKM delve into the impact of cards like Deduce in Miracles and Cryptic Coat, which have proven to be more powerful than initially thought. They also explore the potential of Leyline of the Guild Pact, Filched Falcon, and Collect Evidence in various archetypes. Overall, they highlight the depth and potential of Karlov Manor beyond its initial perception. In this conversation, Phil a...
Feb 19, 2024•44 min
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Phil Blechman and Zac discuss the underestimated power of Karlov Manor. #TheyMTGMKM delve into the impact of cards like Deduce in Miracles and Cryptic Coat, which have proven to be more powerful than initially thought. They also explore the potential of Leyline of the Guild Pact, Filched Falcon, and Collect Evidence in various archetypes. Overall, they highlight the depth and potential of Karlov Manor beyond its initial perception. In this conversation, Phil a...
Feb 19, 2024•44 min
MichaelJ discusses the current state of the pre-modern format and the innovative deck designs that have emerged. He highlights the diversity of decks and the constant experimentation happening within the format. MichaelJ also speculates on the potential impact of banning certain cards and suggests the idea of a rotating ban list. The conversation concludes with a discussion on unique deck ideas and the customization options available in pre-modern. The conversation covers various topics related ...
Feb 07, 2024•54 min
MichaelJ discusses the current state of the pre-modern format and the innovative deck designs that have emerged. He highlights the diversity of decks and the constant experimentation happening within the format. MichaelJ also speculates on the potential impact of banning certain cards and suggests the idea of a rotating ban list. The conversation concludes with a discussion on unique deck ideas and the customization options available in pre-modern. The conversation covers various topics related ...
Feb 07, 2024•54 min
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil review the spoilers for the set Murders at Karlov Manor. They discuss various cards and their potential impact in Legacy. Some of the cards they cover include Delaney Streetwise Lookout, Expedited Inheritance, Undergrowth Recon, Forensic Gadgeteer, Reenact the Crime, Archdruid's Charm, Analyze the Pollen, and Assemble the Players. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various cards from the set and their potential impact in different...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil review the spoilers for the set Murders at Karlov Manor. They discuss various cards and their potential impact in Legacy. Some of the cards they cover include Delaney Streetwise Lookout, Expedited Inheritance, Undergrowth Recon, Forensic Gadgeteer, Reenact the Crime, Archdruid's Charm, Analyze the Pollen, and Assemble the Players. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various cards from the set and their potential impact in different...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the potential unbanning of several cards in the Legacy format. They debate the merits of unbanning some cards from the Legacy Banned List, They discuss the impact these cards had in the past, their potential impact in the current format, and the play patterns they would create. Ultimately, they have differing opinions on whether these cards should be unbanned. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the potential unbanning of various card...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min
In this conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the potential unbanning of several cards in the Legacy format. They debate the merits of unbanning some cards from the Legacy Banned List, They discuss the impact these cards had in the past, their potential impact in the current format, and the play patterns they would create. Ultimately, they have differing opinions on whether these cards should be unbanned. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the potential unbanning of various card...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The conversation explores the concept of Pillars in the Legacy format. It discusses the simplification of the format and the importance of pillars, such as BRAINSTORM DAZE WASTELAND decks and Urza's Saga decks. The conversation also delves into the context of cards in the format and the need to reassess their power. It touches on the philosophy of banning in Legacy and the need for clarity in the ban list philosophy. The conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of decision-making an...
Jan 12, 2024•45 min
The conversation explores the concept of Pillars in the Legacy format. It discusses the simplification of the format and the importance of pillars, such as BRAINSTORM DAZE WASTELAND decks and Urza's Saga decks. The conversation also delves into the context of cards in the format and the need to reassess their power. It touches on the philosophy of banning in Legacy and the need for clarity in the ban list philosophy. The conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of decision-making an...
Jan 10, 2024•37 min
In this episode, Zac and Phil discuss the upcoming year of Eternal Durdles and reflect on the podcast's growth and achievements. They review podcast statistics and express gratitude to their supporters. The hosts also analyze the state of Legacy in 2023, discussing the biggest gainers and losers in the format. They explore the impact of card design choices and the lack of breathing room in the current format. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of Legacy and the potential chang...
Dec 28, 2023•52 min
In this episode, Zac and Phil discuss the upcoming year of Eternal Durdles and reflect on the podcast's growth and achievements. They review podcast statistics and express gratitude to their supporters. The hosts also analyze the state of Legacy in 2023, discussing the biggest gainers and losers in the format. They explore the impact of card design choices and the lack of breathing room in the current format. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of Legacy and the potential chang...
Dec 28, 2023•52 min
FenrusCloud and Mike Everett join Zac to talk about the past, present, and future of Infect. The conversation covers various matchups and strategies for playing Infect in Legacy. The present and future of Infect are discussed, along with the deck's similarities to Delver. The hosts share their experiences and insights on deck building, mistakes, and different variations of Infect. They also analyze specific matchups against Dimir Scam, Five Color Control, Temur Aggro, Temur Delver, Five Color To...
Dec 27, 2023•46 min
FenrusCloud and Mike Everett join Zac to talk about the past, present, and future of Infect. The conversation covers various matchups and strategies for playing Infect in Legacy. The present and future of Infect are discussed, along with the deck's similarities to Delver. The hosts share their experiences and insights on deck building, mistakes, and different variations of Infect. They also analyze specific matchups against Dimir Scam, Five Color Control, Temur Aggro, Temur Delver, Five Color To...
Dec 27, 2023•46 min
Zac Phil and Remy share their favorite MTG holiday promos and discuss the nostalgia and uniqueness of these cards. We also discuss holiday-themed Magic cards and movie parodies. They come up with creative titles for holiday-themed Magic cards and share their favorite Christmas movies. They also play a game to guess the most and least/most expensive holiday Magic cards. The hosts then talk about their favorite holiday songs and share some funny anecdotes. They end the episode by discussing potent...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Zac Phil and Remy share their favorite MTG holiday promos and discuss the nostalgia and uniqueness of these cards. We also discuss holiday-themed Magic cards and movie parodies. They come up with creative titles for holiday-themed Magic cards and share their favorite Christmas movies. They also play a game to guess the most and least/most expensive holiday Magic cards. The hosts then talk about their favorite holiday songs and share some funny anecdotes. They end the episode by discussing potent...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min
